...or slightly larger puppies like
Basil, whom we deeply love, and who are members
of our families their entire lives.

Reality

(The Dog - Meat - 12) Some traders raise a few dogs at a time and can sell them all
in a day at the market. The prevalence of these small backyard operations is
difficult to determine. There are usually a few residents in every
neighborhood who raise dogs or steal or poison other people's pets in order
to make a profit.

If these reality photos are
disturbing, and you don't believe such things should be done to dogs, then
set the proper example by not doing such things to any animals, and
by not supporting those who do. Stop eating or wearing animal products
or supporting any activity that exploits animals, and tell others why you
stopped.